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Hope, heartbreak and dreams realized: See The Dallas Morning News' top photos from Day 1 of the Tokyo Olympics
[46/46] Belgium’s Nina Sterckx dejected after an unsuccessful third attempt in the clean and jerk round of 101kg during the women’s 49 kg group A weightlifting during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[1/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz waves as she is introduced during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[2/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz attempts to lift 89kg on her third attempt of the snatch round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Delacruz received a no-lift from the judges on this lift. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[3/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz attempts to lift 89kg on her third attempt of the snatch round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Delacruz received a no-lift from the judges on this lift. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[4/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz attempts to lift 89kg on her third attempt of the snatch round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Delacruz received a no-lift from the judges on this lift. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[5/46] USA coaches challenge the call of USA’s Jourdan Delacruz 89kg lift on her third attempt of the snatch round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Delacruz received a no-lift from the judges on this lift. Judges call was upheld after the challenge. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[6/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz after attempting to lift 89kg on her third attempt of the snatch round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Delacruz received a no-lift from the judges on this lift. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[7/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz prepares to lift 108 kg on her third attempt in the clean and jerk round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Delacruz received a no-lift on all three attempts of the clean and jerk round. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[8/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz competes in the first attempt of the snatch round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[9/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz is consoled by her coach Spencer Arnold after an unsuccessful attempt in lifting 108 kg on her third attempt in the clean and jerk round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Delacruz received a no-lift on all three attempts of the clean and jerk round. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[10/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz smiles after lifting 83 kg in the first attempt of the snatch round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[11/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz celebrates with coach Spencer Arnold after completing the first attempt in the snatch round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[12/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz attempts to lift 89kg on her third attempt of the snatch round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Delacruz received a no-lift from the judges on this lift. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[13/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz waves after an unsuccessful attempt in lifting 108 kg on her third attempt in the clean and jerk round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Delacruz received a no-lift on all three attempts of the clean and jerk round. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[14/46] Belgium’s Nina Sterckx dejected after an unsuccessful third attempt in the clean and jerk round of 101kg during the women’s 49 kg group A weightlifting during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[15/46] Indonesia’s Windy Cantika Aisah celebrates after a successful clean and jerk of 110 kg in her third attempt in the clean and jerk round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Aisah won a bronze medal in this event. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[16/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz competes in the second attempt of the snatch round lifting 86 kg during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[17/46] China’s Zhihui Hou lifts 116 kg an Olympic record on her third attempt in the clean and jerk round of the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Hou won a gold medal in this event. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[18/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz dejected after an unsuccessful attempt in lifting 108 kg on her third attempt in the clean and jerk round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Delacruz received a no-lift on all three attempts of the clean and jerk round. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[19/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz dejected after an unsuccessful attempt in lifting 108 kg on her third attempt in the clean and jerk round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Delacruz received a no-lift on all three attempts of the clean and jerk round. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[20/46] during the women’s 49 kg group A weightlifting during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[21/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz waves after an unsuccessful attempt in lifting 108 kg on her third attempt in the clean and jerk round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Delacruz received a no-lift on all three attempts of the clean and jerk round. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[22/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz dejected after an unsuccessful attempt in lifting 108 kg on her third attempt in the clean and jerk round during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Delacruz received a no-lift on all three attempts of the clean and jerk round. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[23/46] USA plays France in a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA defeated France 17-10 in the game. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[24/46] USA’s Allisha Gray (15) shoots in front of France’s Ana Maria Filip (11) in a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA defeated France 17-10 in the game. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[25/46] USA’s Allisha Gray (15) dribbles in front of France’s Ana Maria Filip (11) in a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA defeated France 17-10 in the game. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[26/46] USA’s Kelsey Plum (5) shoots over the reach of France’s Laetitia Guapo (12) in a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA defeated France 17-10 in the game. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[27/46] USA Kelsey Plum (5) is fouled as she attempts a shot in front of France’s Marie-Eve Paget (5) in a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA defeated France 17-10 in the game. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[28/46] USA’s Allisha Gray (15) drives towards the basket as France’s Marie-Eve Paget (5) defends during a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA defeated France 17-10 in the game. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[29/46] USA’s Allisha Gray (15) attempts a shot in front of France’s Marie-Eve Paget (5) during a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA defeated France 17-10 in the game. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[30/46] USA’s Allisha Gray (15) drives towards the basket as France’s Marie-Eve Paget (5) defends during a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA defeated France 17-10 in the game. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[31/46] First lady Jill Biden talks with USA’s Jacquelyn Young (8), Kelsey Plum (5), Allisha Gray (15) and Stefanie Dolson (13) after their victory over France 17-10 in a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[32/46] First lady Jill Biden talks with USA’s Jacquelyn Young (8), Kelsey Plum (5), Allisha Gray (15) and Stefanie Dolson (13) after their victory over France 17-10 in a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[33/46] First lady Jill Biden talks with USA players after their victory over France 17-10 in a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[34/46] First lady Jill Biden celebrates a victory for USA over France 17-10 in a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[35/46] French President Emmanuel Macron talks to players from France after they lost to USA 17-10 in a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[36/46] First lady Jill Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron talk after USA defeated France 17-10 in a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[37/46] First lady Jill Biden celebrates a victory for USA over France 17-10 in a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[38/46] USA’s Allisha Gray (15) takes a breather in a game against France during a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA defeated France 17-10 in the game. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[39/46] First lady Jill Biden listens to France’s Jean-Michel Blanquer as USA and France women play against each other in a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA defeated France 17-10 in the game. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[40/46] USA’s Allisha Gray (15) dribbles as France’s Marie-Eve Paget (5) defends during a 3x3 women’s basketball game during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA defeated France 17-10 in the game. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[41/46] USA’s Stefanie Dolson (13) shoots as she is defended by France’s Laetitia Guapo (12) during a 3x3 women’s basketball match during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Aomi Urban Sports Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA defeated France 17-10 in the game. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[42/46] Dancers performs during the opening ceremony for the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Olympic Stadium on Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[43/46] Belgium’s Nina Sterckx dejected after an unsuccessful third attempt in the clean and jerk round of 101kg during the women’s 49 kg group A weightlifting during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[44/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz competes in the second attempt of the snatch round lifting 86 kg during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[45/46] Entertainers performs during the opening ceremony for the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Olympic Stadium on Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[46/46] Belgium’s Nina Sterckx dejected after an unsuccessful third attempt in the clean and jerk round of 101kg during the women’s 49 kg group A weightlifting during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
[1/46] USA’s Jourdan Delacruz waves as she is introduced during the women’s 49 kg weightlifting final during the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
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